Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 1, 2023
HOUSING MEETING
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community members are invited to attend a virtual meeting on the County of Montereyās Housing Element on Thursday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m. to learn how they can shape the future of housing in their area. The Housing Element is...
Soledad High senior receives arts scholarship
SOLEDAD ā Two students from South Monterey County are among the 11 recipients who were awarded 2023 College Arts Scholarships from the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC).
The $2,500 scholarships are given to graduating high school seniors in Monterey County who are pursuing a...
Salinas Valley farmers seek rebound after floods, virus hit lettuce crops
SALINAS VALLEY ā Things were challenging enough for lettuce growers in Monterey Countyās Salinas Valley before Mother Nature dealt a one-two punch in this yearās storms.
Farmers in 2022 had suffered an estimated $150 million in crop losses as impatiens necrotic spot virus ā a...
Gonzales senior group among nominees for community service awards
GONZALES ā Adventure Seeking Seniors group was among this yearās nominees for the 47th Annual LIVE UNITED Awards, presented by United Way Monterey County, which celebrate and recognize volunteers for their contributions to the community.
The Gonzales group is made up of senior citizens...
Greenfield welcomes six new officers
GREENFIELD ā Five new police officers and one community service officer, all bilingual speakers, have joined the Greenfield Police Department.
Officers Damian Ayala, Daniel Lopez and Michael Ramirez are recent graduates from the police academy, and Officers Antonio Jardines and Federico Tinoco are laterals from...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 26, 2023
CAR WASH
KING CITY ā Sun Street Centers will host a car wash fundraiser to support its Men and Womenās Residential Program in King City on Saturday, May 27. The car wash will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 641 Broadway St....
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 25, 2023
BLOCK PARTY
KING CITY ā King City Police Department has planned a District 2 Block Party on Thursday, May 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the 400 block of Pearl Street. There will be music, food, bounce houses, entertainment and more. The community can...
Gonzales city manager exits after just 4 months
GONZALES ā Gonzales City Manager Trevin Barber has left his position with the City of Gonzales after just four months.
According to a City news release last week, Barber departed to focus his career on finance and economic development while spending more time with his...
Thousands turn out for 2023 Salinas Valley Fair
SALINAS VALLEY ā Once again the Salinas Valley Fair drew thousands of people to South Monterey County for a long weekend of family-friendly activities and entertainment, including its first-ever huge concert headlined by multiplatinum country singer Dylan Scott on Saturday night.
The 79th annual celebration...
Soledad youth lead charge to reduce underage drinking
SOLEDAD ā Youth in Monterey County Friday Night Live (FNL) have launched a campaign this year to tackle underage drinking throughout the region, including in Soledad.
Friday Night Live builds partnerships for positive and healthy development, engaging youth as active leaders and resources in their...
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Hartnell College Foundation hosts 2025 Gala for the Arts on Saturday
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundation will host its Annual Gala for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 13, at its Main Campus in Salinas...